Luck runs out for St. Louis

October 16, 2006

ST. LOUIS -- The luck of the Rams finally ran out. Twice this season -- against Arizona and Green Bay -- St. Louis was on the verge of losing, only to be saved by late-game fumbles by opponents. It almost happened again Sunday, but Seattle's Josh Brown kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give Seattle an improbable 30-28 win.

Seahawks story line

The win put Seattle (4-1) back atop the NFC West, a half-game ahead of the Rams (4-2), who have a bye next week. As dominant as the Rams were in the first half, Seattle was better in the second, scoring 20 straight points to go up 27-21 late in the game. QB Matt Hasselback was 19-of-34 for 268 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Mo Morris, subbing for injured Shawn Alexander (foot), had 4 yards in the first half, but finished with 74 yards on 23 carries.

Rams story line

The game shaped up early as a Rams blowout. Two touchdown passes from Marc Bulger to Torry Holt and a 2-yard run by Steven Jackson gave St. Louis a 21-7 lead at the half. Jackson, leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage, ran for 56 yards on 20 carries and caught seven passes for 40 yards.

Fantasy figures

Seattle sacked Bulger six times, often with just a three-man front.

Bulger was 26-of-39 for 360 yards and the three TD passes to Holt.

Seattle WR Deion Branch, making his first start since coming to Seattle in a trade from New England earlier this season, had six catches for 76 yards and two touchdowns.

Seattle WR Darrell Jackson had four catches for 94 yards and a touchdown.

St. Louis' Jackson, leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage and tied for the lead in rushing, ran for 56 yards on 20 carries and caught seven passes for 40 yards.